used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That we should do this _as a family_ is highly proper.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That we should do this _as a family_ is highly proper.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEHAVIOR AT FAMILY WORSHIP.
BEHAVIORnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading BEHAVIOR AT FAMILY WORSHIP.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That we should do this _as a family_ is highly proper.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
a social unit living together
From this reading BEHAVIOR AT FAMILY WORSHIP.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading That we should do this _as a family_ is highly proper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But if it is our duty to worship God _as a family_, it is the duty of every one in particular.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That we should do this _as a family_ is highly proper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
well-regulated
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From this reading All well-regulated Christian families are assembled, morning and evening, to worship God.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seeing we are dependent on him for all things, it is suitable and proper that we should daily acknowledge our dependence, by asking him for what we need, and thanking him for what we receive.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading BEHAVIOR AT FAMILY WORSHIP.
